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Ventricular Tachycardia vs Movement Artifacts: ECG Clues You Shouldn’t Miss

A 63-year-old male patient presented to the Emergency Department with palpitations.

The initial ECG suggested Supraventricular Tachycardia (SVT), and the patient was treated with 6 mg of Adenosine, which successfully restored sinus rhythm, as confirmed on the monitor.

Shortly after, a post-cardioversi...

Palpitations Case Study: ARVC ECG Diagnosis Explained

A 19-year-old with recurrent palpitations revealed ECG findings of ARVC, including epsilon waves and T-wave inversions. Learn how emergency cardiology identifies this dangerous condition.

A Cold Case: ECG Clues Unveil Hidden Hypothermia

Learn how ECG clues such as QTc prolongation, Osborn waves, and shivering artifacts helped diagnose hidden hypothermia in a confused patient. A must-read ED case.

Pericardial Effusion ECG Case: Low Voltage Misdiagnosed as Pulmonary Embolism “Small, Yet Dangerous"

Case Presentation:

A 52-year-old male with metastatic cancer undergoing chemotherapy presented to the Emergency Department with:

● Acute chest pain

● Shortness of breath

Vital signs:

● Respiratory Rate: 26

● O₂ Saturation: 94% (on room air)

● Blood Pressure: 100/65 mmHg

●...

Blog tagged as From Zero to Hero

Ventricular Tachycardia vs Movement Artifacts: ECG Clues You Shouldn’t Miss

Palpitations Case Study: ARVC ECG Diagnosis Explained

A Cold Case: ECG Clues Unveil Hidden Hypothermia

Pericardial Effusion ECG Case: Low Voltage Misdiagnosed as Pulmonary Embolism “Small, Yet Dangerous"

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